Cornwall College St Austell

We offer one of the widest ranges of vocational courses from Acting to Visual Art to Catering and Construction, with all subject areas located in dedicated learning environments, giving you focused quality training with industry led programmes to deliver key skills.

At Cornwall College St Austell our specialist courses will give you the right environment to explore, discover and progress. Whether you are interested in catering, hairdressing, construction or media; our highly practical courses are designed to allow you to grow in confidence and ability, giving you the chance to progress to University study or employment.

As well as full-time courses, we also offer apprenticeships across a wide range of subjects and we also provide professional qualifications for people looking to enhance their career prospects and aspirations.

Please notify us in advance if you are unable to attend college via our Absence Form

Featured Courses

AAT Professional Accounting Technician Apprenticeship

Level 4 • Work-based • Accounting

This accountancy apprenticeship is for those wanting to train on the job and to study advanced accounting to obtain an internationally recognised professional accounting qualification. You already have an existing Level 3 qualification in accounting and want to develop more complex accounting knowledge, gain more specialist skills in related areas such as tax. During this qualification, you will learn advanced accounting skills e.g. financial statements for limited companies, complex management accounting tasks, management skills and specialist learning areas. Individuals in the role of a Professional Accounting Technician will have responsibility for creating, and / or verifying and reviewing accurate and timely financial information within the organisation in which they are employed or on behalf of another organisation. This will be performed in order to meet relevant ethical, professional and legal standards and will utilise the individual’s knowledge of the business systems and processes, as well as standard accounting and tax practices. This role may exist in an accounting practice, a professional services company, HMRC or the accounting function of a business or other organisation. An apprenticeship is a great way to gain a qualification and earn money at the same time. At the end of the course, you will have a nationally recognised qualification. We also offer this course off-site at St Mellion

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Skills For Digital Professionals Suite

Level 3 • Full-time • Digital Academy

The digital world involves many very different careers so this qualification prepares you for as many of them as possible. In the first year you will learn the basics of how computers work plus how to create a proper database (the sort people will pay for), how to use social media to help a business, how to code and how to create a Website by writing the code yourself. In the second year you will get into cyber security, more programming, how to support other people who use digital systems and more. Your home will be the digital tech suites of The Creative and Digital Academy which includes its very own PC clinic.

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Bricklaying Diploma

Level 1 • Full-time • Construction

Become an essential part of the construction industry. Bricklayers are responsible for setting out buildings using blocks, bricks and mortar in accordance with approved construction plans. Bricklayers also build and repair walls, chimney stacks, tunnel linings and decorative work such as archways. They might also refurbish brickwork and masonry on restoration projects. This is an ideal one-year introduction to learning more about trowel trades in the construction industry, ideal if you have no prior knowledge or understanding of the trade. To work on a construction site you need to have a Construction Skills Certificate Scheme (CSCS) card, which covers essential health and safety, however if you wish to earn more than a labourer, gaining a technical skills qualification will provide you with a great start to a career. You can train full-time with us for up to three years with the option to move in to an apprenticeship at any time. We also offer a Level 1 qualification to get you started if you do not meet these entry requirements. You can expect to work with time served industry specialists to hone your skill in bricklaying in our dedicated facilities. You will have your chance to show off your skill through a number of small assessments to gain your overall qualification.

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Supporting Teaching And Learning

Level 3 • Part-time • Children, Schools & Families

This qualification provides learners with an understanding of the knowledge needed when working directly with children and young people in a school or college environment. The qualification covers elements including children and young people’s development, safeguarding their welfare and communication and professional relationships.

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Facilities

The Space

At our St Austell campus we have a brand new student social area, The Space.

Fully furnished with lounge seating, a chill-out room to watch DVDs, a pool table, dart board, and multiple video game consoles – it is a great place to spend time with friends in between lessons.

All design decisions were driven by our learner voice. This space, “The Space”, is for them.

The Bay

Students getting food in Bicton College's restaurant

The Bay cafeteria is our dedicated outlet for all learners, visitors and staff to take a break and have access to a great range of hot meals, an extensive salad bar, snacks, hot & cold drinks and refreshments. All dietary requirements are catered for by professional, friendly staff and students alike. Opening for breakfast and lunch, please come and take advantage of our competitively priced offerings.

Subject Areas

Access to HE

Accounting

Arts & Media

Business School

Catering

Children, Schools & Families

Construction

Digital Academy

Engineering

Foundation Learning

GCSEs & Functional Skills

Hairdressing & Beauty Therapy

Health & Social Care

Hospitality & Front of House

Motor Vehicle

Music & Performing Arts

Social Care & Health

Travel & Tourism

Map

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Events

Cornwall College St Austell Courses and Careers Advice Event

26 November 2020, 17:00-19:00

News

Cornish skateboarding documentary makes film comp podium

12th August 2020

Future careers take centre stage at virtual college open day

6th July 2020

Cornwall College St Austell is hosting a second virtual open day for all 16-18 school leavers on Thursday 23rd July 5-7pm.

College joins forces with local GPs to train

26th June 2020

St Austell residents can now benefit from a healthy living scheme thanks to a partnership between GPs and a local college. Local residents already benefiting from a healthy living scheme can now study to become part of the future workforce.

Exciting partnership to transform care training in Cornwall

5th June 2020

Cornwall Care and The Cornwall College Group (TCCG) have partnered to create a new Care Academy that will secure the quality training and development of the county’s next generation of carers.

Virtual College Open Day highlights ingenuity and opportunity in lockdown

5th May 2020

Cornwall College St Austell is hosting a virtual open day for all 16-18 school leavers on Thursday 14th May 5-7pm.